Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Announces Record 23 Members; Junda Pan Becomes First Chinese American to Represent California's 6th District
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced on November 9 that the 120th Congress will include a record 23 Asian Pacific American members, the most ever. Caucus chair Rep. Grace Meng of New York said the record roster gives the AAPI community a stronger voice at the decision-making table.
In the November 3 midterm elections, four Asian Pacific American newcomers won House seats, each making history: Chinese American physician Junda Pan won California's 6th District, becoming the district's first Chinese American representative; Dan Koh won Massachusetts' 6th District, becoming the state's first Asian American member of Congress; Alicia Garrido Rintiacho became the first CHamoru woman to represent Guam in Congress; and Pia Dandiya became Florida's first South Asian woman in the House. On the night of November 11, Democrat Amish Shah of Arizona's 1st District was confirmed the winner, becoming that state's first South Asian representative and bringing the AAPI total to 23.
The caucus also announced its endorsement of Vice Chair Ted Lieu for House Democratic Caucus chair.
Source: Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
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